18 Valentine's Day Cheese Recipes You'll Fall In Love With, Even If You Hate The Holiday

Cheese is probably not the first food you think of when you think about Valentine’s Day. But as much as we love indulging in chocolates on the day of love, our dedication to cheese is so profound that we also need to enjoy our fair share of cheesy Valentine’s Day recipes as well. And if you’re single this V-Day, that’s alright — there are plenty of amazing cheeses out there in the world that show that cheese is better than a significant other.

If you’re making dinner (or brunch) for your loved one this Valentine’s Day, then the options for incorporating your favorite cheese are great. You can’t go wrong with Valentine’s Day recipes that mix pasta with cheese for comfort food favorites, and grilled cheese makes a simple yet cute dinner option. For brunch, don’t shy away from more adventurous dishes like cheesy Eggs Benedict, and for dessert, cheesecake is where it’s at. When you can have cheese for every single meal of the day, why wouldn’t you?

Whether you’re celebrating V-Day with a special someone or just some friends, these 18 cheesy recipes are bound to make even a cynic’s heart warm. Cheese will never let you down.

1. Cheddar Chive Popovers

If you're going for the dinner-and-a-movie route at home, A Beautiful Mess' cheesy popovers make a great snack — and they also pair well with soup!

2. Smokey Three-Cheese Fondue With Garlic Buttered Croissants

There's nothing like sharing some gooey, warm fondue with someone you love. Half Baked Harvest does it impeccably well.

3. Blackberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Looking for something a little more delicate? Naturally Ella's crostini are light and fresh, with a creamy bite.